Anchor Home Health Care Agency, Inc
Palos Hills, IL · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 147845)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 100 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (708) 599-1313 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Anchor Home Health Care Agency holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Illinois state average of 3 stars, but it has a 4-star CMS patient survey rating. This means patients report a generally positive experience of care even though its overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Anchor Home Health Care Agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 100 ZIP codes from its office in Palos Hills, Illinois.
Yes, Anchor Home Health Care Agency is Medicare-certified, with CCN 147845, certified since January 4, 2006, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Anchor Home Health Care Agency, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Palos Hills, Illinois, serving 100 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2006.
Anchor offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Anchor Home Health Care Agency holds an overall CMS quality star rating of 2 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars. On the CMS patient survey, which reflects patient experience of care, the agency received 4 stars. Among CMS process and outcome measures, 97.97% of patients received timely initiation of care after referral, and 52.20% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available to this listing. Families considering this agency should review the current CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most up-to-date star ratings and outcome measures, as CMS updates this information periodically. No cost, staffing, or availability information is published by CMS and none is presented here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Anchor Home Health Care Agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 147845, certified since 01/04/2006), so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 2-star CMS overall quality rating, which is below the Illinois state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating, and 97.97% of patients received timely initiation of care while 52.20% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/147845?state=IL.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 100 ZIP codes from its office in Palos Hills, Illinois.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 100 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and scheduling by calling the agency directly at (708) 599-1313 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled services this agency offers (nursing, therapy, aide services), is medically ordered, while non-medical home care generally involves non-clinical support; the data provided here covers only this agency's Medicare-certified home health services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Anchor Home Health Care Agency has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2006.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit business.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (708) 599-1313 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Anchor Home Health Care Agency at (708) 599-1313 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/04/2006. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.